IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates subject to change based on the University of Galway's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish government.
Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-5* |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Reading Week |
December 1-5 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-5* |
| Semester One Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester One Reading Week |
December 1-5 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two Reading Week |
April 3-10 |
| Semester Two End |
May 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 9 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
January 8-9 |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 6-8 |
| Study Week |
April 13-17 |
| Semester End |
May 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 9 |
Fall 2026*
| Event |
Date |
| Program Starts |
Late August |
| Program Concludes |
Mid December |
Academic Year 2026-2027*
| Event |
Date |
| Program Starts |
Late August |
| Program Concludes |
Early May |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change